You already know that when you call a mobile phone, whether from another mobile phone or a landline, the number of the person who is calling normally appears on your screen. But did you know that you can hide it? And you don’t have to be a company or a spy. There are different ways to do it. We tell you how to put a hidden number!
Mobile telephony revolutionized the way people communicate years ago, long before there was mobile internet and smartphones. There are people who even declare themselves addicted to talking on the phone, but there is so much to tell! Now, you are becoming more and more cautious and you take into account the importance of keeping conversations as anonymous as possible. How to call without them knowing it’s me?
Whatever the reason you want to dial as a private number, we show you the steps on Android and iOS.
How to put the private number on any mobile
But there is another method if you don’t know or don’t want to mess with your terminal. If you only want to dial a private number on a specific occasion, you can use a code in the phone app that will allow you to hide it for that call in question. This in the case of Spain, is #31# followed by the number you want to call.
#31# + phone number you want to call
Of course: remember that when using this alternative method, only the call we make at that moment is hidden.
💡Tip: if you save a number with “#31” in front in your contacts, every time you call them you will do so with your number hidden.
How to call with a hidden number on Android
Most Androids have an option to call with a hidden number. We will only have to go to preferences or options, search for that feature, and activate it. Once done, your number will always appear hidden. We tell you step by step!
- Open the phone app
- On the dial pad, tap the three vertical dots in the upper right corner
- Step 3: Click on “Settings”
- Look for the “Other call settings” option. Instead you can also find the option “Additional settings” or “Additional services”
- In the section indicated in the previous step, look for the option that says “Show your caller ID” and click on it
- Choose “Never”
If what you want is deactivate your hidden numberfollow the same steps but select “Always” in “Show your caller ID”.
How to call with a hidden number on iPhone
And how to put a hidden number from your iPhone? Apart from the option to dial #31#, just like on Android (only for the outgoing call at that time), you can do it from the phone options:
- Step 1: On your iPhone, open Settings > Phone
- Step 2: Scroll down the menu until you find the “Show Caller ID” option
- Step 3: Enter and deactivate the button
Call with hidden number from landline
Calling with a hidden number from the landline is as simple as making calls with a key combination pressed before the number to call: you will have to dial a 067 in front of the number we want to call.
You see that calling secretly from a landline is very simple, but do you still use it? We tell you the advantages of just in case.
What is the use of calling with a hidden number?
The option to call with a hidden number is free (at least in most cases), but it is recommended that you use it responsibly (not use it to make pranks, fraudulent calls, spam…).
There are a series of advantages of calling with a hidden number, closely related to the preservation of our privacy.
If you call someone you don’t want to have your number to call you back or prevent it from spreading (like a client, a university student…), having this function can give you greater security.
Now you know several ways to call with a hidden number while protecting your privacy. Try them and tell us how it goes! Of course, use these tricks wisely, because you are not going to hide your number when you call a family member or acquaintance… Or are you?
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How to remove hidden number?
To remove the hidden number, both on Android and iPhone, you simply have to follow the steps indicated above, but uncheck the option.
How to make a private call on WhatsApp?
The truth is that it is not possible to call with a hidden number via WhatsApp, since if the number you call has your contact saved, it will appear as it has you saved in the phonebook and if not, your number will appear.
So, if you want to hide your number from the person you are calling, don’t do it with WhatsApp.
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